The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Childhood Games of All Time

Childhood Games

Before screens ruled the world, there were driveways, schoolyards, and that one kid yelling “not it!” at the top of their lungs. These games defined growing up — from Hide and Seek marathons to Dodgeball wars and The Floor is Lava showdowns. Vote for your favorite playground legend and see which childhood classic still reigns supreme.

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Childhood Games

1. HIDE AND SEEK

Hide and Seek is currently the #1 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 76.0% head-to-head battles.

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2. DODGEBALL

Dodgeball is currently the #2 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 68.5% head-to-head battles.

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3. TAG

Tag is currently the #3 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 61.2% head-to-head battles.

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4. FREEZE TAG

Freeze Tag is currently the #4 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 50.0% head-to-head battles.

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5. RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT

Red Light, Green Light is currently the #5 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 47.4% head-to-head battles.

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6. THE FLOOR IS LAVA

The Floor is Lava is currently the #6 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 46.6% head-to-head battles.

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7. DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE

Duck, Duck, Goose is currently the #7 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 45.5% head-to-head battles.

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8. CAPTURE THE FLAG

Capture the Flag is currently the #8 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 42.9% head-to-head battles.

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9. GHOST IN THE GRAVEYARD

Ghost in the Graveyard is currently the #9 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 36.1% head-to-head battles.

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10. FOUR SQUARE

Four Square is currently the #10 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 35.7% head-to-head battles.

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11. KICK THTE CAN

Kick thte Can is currently the #11 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 34.2% head-to-head battles.

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12. MARCO POLO

Marco Polo is currently the #12 Greatest Childhood Games of All Time winning 27.0% head-to-head battles.